Weather
Jackson County receives first snow of the season [photo gallery]; Christmas parade canceled
Many areas of the county, including Dillsboro (pictured below), received one to two inches or more of snowfall by Sunday morning, Dec. 12. According to reports Balsam received some five inches of snow. More snow is expected to come during late afternoon hours. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Northern… »
Sylva’s Christmas Parade canceled due to weather
According to DSA’s Julie Sylvester, “Due to the weather the Christmas Parade has been canceled. No reschedule date has been planned at this time.” The parade was slated for 3:30… »
Severe thunderstorm hits area
A severe thunderstorm has resulted in numerous trees and power lines being knocked down around Sylva and Dillsboro. The most affected area is on U.S. 74-441 west of Dillsboro near Dicks Creek. Power lines are down causing the highway to be closed in both directions. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene due to… »
Snow closes school, causes accidents
Accidents are starting to add up as snow falls in Jackson County. Jackson County Schools have closed, Southwestern Community College classes are canceled and WCU classes (on-campus and off-campus) for the remainder of the day are canceled. Jackson County offices closed as of 10:30 a.m. Stay tuned to the blog or follow us on Twitter:… »
High wind warning in effect for the mountains today and Friday
According to regional manager for Duke Energy, Fred Alexander, there is a high wind warning in effect for the mountains today and Friday. Northwest winds increase this morning to 15-20 mph, with gusts of 30-35 mph and afternoon gusts of 40-45 mph. Winds increase tonight at higher elevations, with 20-25 mph sustained and gusts of… »
Schools to dismiss early
Jackson County Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Friday due to the possibility of snow moving into the area. The Blue Ridge District dismissed classes at 1… »
Winter weather update
Snow begins to fall in downtown Sylva Wed. Feb. 10 around 8 a.m. –Herald photo by Nick Breedlove Jackson County Schools are closed Wed. Feb. 10, as an annual leave day. Southwestern Community College day and evening classes are canceled. Follow @thesylvaherald on Twitter for more… »
Schools get two hour delay, state of emergency rescinded
Jackson County Schools will operate on a two hour delay today (Feb. 2) with no buses on icy roads. According to county emergency services manager Todd Dillard, the state of emergency was rescinded Monday (Feb. 1) at 5… »
State of emergency remains; schools closed Monday
A state of emergency remains in effect for Jackson County, but a 6 p.m. curfew had been lifted, according to Emergency Management Director Todd Dillard. Jackson County Schools will be closed Monday. It will be an optional teacher workday. Southwestern Community College also will be closed… »
Jackson County Emergency Operations Center & Shelter open
According to Jackson County Emergency Manager Todd Dillard the Emergency Operations Center is now open. If you need help and it is not emergency call 828-586-7500. There is a shelter setup at the new Jackson County Senior Center in… »
